Drexler Back But Won't Play Yet

Notebook

March 4, 1997

CLYDE DREXLER is off the injured list, but the Houston Rockets said Monday that he is not expected to play for a few more days. Drexler, nursing a right hamstring injury for several weeks, is expected to miss tonight's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Drexler was hurt Jan. 25 in the Rockets' 105-100 loss to the Utah Jazz. He aggravated the hamstrong Feb. 4 in the Rockets' 99-95 loss to the New York Knicks. The Rockets also signed guard Eddie Johnson for the rest of the season to replace guard Brent Price, who will be out for the season with a torn ligament in his right knee.